Hard Skills
IntermediateConcrete ScreedingThe process of striking off excess wet concrete to bring the top surface of a slab to the proper grade and level.
AdvancedPower Trowel OperationThe use of motorized machinery to smooth, level, and finish large areas of concrete surfaces to a professional standard.
IntermediateBlueprint ReadingInterpreting construction drawings and specifications to understand project dimensions, layout requirements, and finish types.
AdvancedKnowledge of Chemical AdditivesUnderstanding how accelerators, retarders, and air-entraining agents affect concrete setting times and long-term durability.
IntermediateFormwork InstallationSetting up the temporary molds or frames into which concrete is poured to define the shape and boundaries of a structure.